Apparatus and method for friction welded tripod interconnecting shaft

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APP PUB NO 20050137022A1
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10742180

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A unitary tripod shaft for torque transmission includes an interconnecting shaft and a tripod body welded together to form a propeller shaft assembly. The tripod body has an end co-axially fixed to an end of the interconnecting shaft and three circumferentially spaced trunions extending therefrom. The tripod body is welded to the interconnecting shaft. A method of making the unitary tripod shaft is also provided.

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GKN AUTOMOTIVE INC3300 UNIVERSITY DRIVE AUBURN HILLS MI 48057-3426

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Neeley, Donald E Sanford, NC 1 3
Olivier, Andre D Raleigh, NC 1 3

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